Seven Ways to Stay Motivated in Your Job
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Those of us in sales know the challenges of staying
motivated day after day. When you're looking for a new sales job,
these challenges are doubled, so it takes a bit of extra effort
and planning to sustain your positive mental energy.
1. Start your day well
The first 30 minutes of your day are golden. The thoughts you
think and the actions you take during this critical time affect
your performance levels for the rest of the day. Instead of getting
up late and then hitting the ground running, why not rise a little
earlier and plan your day. Listen to some inspiring music or go
for a walk with nature. When you start your day well, you will
be at your best while you search for the job you deserve.
2. Set daily written goals
All highly successful job hunters set written goals. Written goals
will keep your mind focused on the things that are important to
you and keep you feeling positive about your future. If you don't
feel like getting out of bed in the morning to start your job
search, you probably have not set clear and compelling goals.
3. Go first class in your
environment
The quality of your life comes down to the quality of your thoughts.
To ensure that your thoughts are positive, make sure that your
environment is one that motivates you. For example, post inspirational
messages to yourself on your bathroom mirror so you read them
early in the morning, or on the dashboard of your car so they
flood your mind while you are driving to the big interview. Keep
fresh flowers in your home and let the sunlight in. These little
tactics will help you maintain a positive mindset.
4. Create a support team
Forming an alliance with other job hunters is one of the best
things you can do. Meet once a week with your team and share success
strategies. Encourage each other to persist. Share your "war
stories."
5. Remember the law of averages
Always remember that the more calls you make and the more people
you see, the greater are your chances of finding the job of your
dreams. Effective job hunting is a numbers game.
6. Use affirmations
While you are walking to the big interview, softly repeat a few
encouraging words to yourself. Affirmations powerfully influence
the subconscious mind and improve self-esteem. Elite athletes
use affirmations to prepare themselves for peak performance at
the big event. So should you.
7. Enjoy the process
Job hunting is a time of transition and change. But it can also
be a very important time for self-development. Use this period
to reassess your goals and evaluate your life. Enjoy the process
of finding work. Spend time cultivating richer relationships.
Watch a sunrise or take long walks. Remember, success on the job
hunt is a journey, not a destination.
